Well this was my 6th visit to Westwind II since 2001. I have consider this place a second home. I rent every year. My Uncle had a place here for twenty years here (now one of my aunts own it now) that is how I found out about this place. For years my family have talked about how great this place is. I couldn't wait to go back after my first time in 2001.

First this like most places is not for everyone. This is not a luxury property where you will be pampered. This is a timeshare property. So there are no spa soaps or shampoos. Honestly you get free "hotel" soap and that is about it. But I read alot of reviews on the site about things being "expensive" and honestly this may be the best value on Cable Beach. You can rent from Westwind II themselves or check out Redweek or VRBO for rentals. It costs about $1100 - $1300 for 7 nights. I paid $1200 for a condo 2nd closest to the ocean. That is an average of $171 for a condo that comfortably fits 6 people. You are right next door to the Radisson and Whyndam. There are two pools one that is heated. A bar/grill that has very good food at USA prices. There are not many places in the Bahamas where 4 people can eat lunch for $30 with a beverage. Plus the people that work there are great.

THE GREAT:

THE STAFF - Bar none the best staff I have ever dealt with better than NYC, Boston, Florida, Europe, D.C., and Mexico. After my first time, when I came for my second trip everyone remebered my name. It makes you feel good. Donita and Valencia who work in the office will help you with anything. Dinner reservations, activities, sightseeing stuff. Lovely and Wanda work the bar/grill. They are just out of this world. They are friendly, fun, nice, decent human beings. You can't have a bad time around them. Hotel people aren't going to treat you like family.

THE LOCATION - Cable Beach. You are right next The Cable Beach Resorts. You can use ther facilities, bars, restaurants, casino. You are a very short walk to all of those. And to my utter joy there is a Starbucks in the Casino. So it is a nice walk and enjoy your coffee staring out into the ocean. Can't beat that morning. You have a small straw market right across the street. And since they are not as busy as the one downtown you get better deals there. You are a short bus ride to the grocery store, dowtown, Sandy Port, Etc. It is just in the middle of everything, can't beat it.

THE GOOD:

THE CONDOS - Now I am a person the doesn't much from a room when I am 25ft from the ocean. Like I said before. They are not luxury but very comfy. Especially the upper units. They have two floors and high ceilings. They have full kitchens (no dishwasher though). But they have coffee maker, blender, microwave, dishes, glasses, etc. The decor of the rooms is typical tropical stuff. The beds are ok when it comes to comfort they are not rock hard or lumpy but, they are not pillow top soft either. Though the pull out couch is quite comfy and large for a pull out. There are 2 bathrooms in these condos. Usual stuff. I find these to be fine for my likings. They clean and spacious. Just not luxury.

The GROUNDS - Two pools (One is heated). Bar/Grill which has some great food with even better prices. They just bought brand new lounge chairs for all of the facilities. Ther are plenty of chairs for the people there. My favorite part is the "ledge". It is the end of the property that is right at the beach and ocean. I love sitting and watching sunsets out there with a coffee(i have a problem) and a cigar. Just chillin. It is just plain calming and relaxing. Oh I did forget that they have a security guard that keeps a good eye on the area.

THE BAD: In all honestly it is to find fault with this place. Maybe the lack of amenities would be it. But truley that is all.

All in all this really is great place for a vaction in Nassau. You can't beat the value. Which is truely underated when coming to the Bahamas. Food is not cheap. That is becuase they import everything but fish. It tends to take up most of your spending money. It is one of the biggest complaints on this website.

The best part of this hotel is that you can get a relaxing vaction and if want excitement all you have to do is walk next door.

PS---Due the Monday night BBQ with the band and Valencia and Wanda singing. Wanda can really sing!! it is $18 for steak, chicken, or fish. Comes with salad, potatoe, and coleslaw. It makes for a great evening.